The One I Love

Name: The One I Love
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: August 22, 2014
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Mark Duplass, Ted Danson

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RADiUS-TWC | Release Date: August 22, 2014 | R

Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Mark Duplass, Ted Danson

Summary: On the brink of separation, Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Elisabeth Moss) escape to a beautiful vacation house for a weekend getaway in an attempt to save their marriage. What begins as a romantic and fun retreat soon becomes surreal, when an unexpected discovery forces the two to examine themselves, their relationship, and their future.

Director: Charlie McDowell

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 91 min

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Geoff Berkshire

Apr 29, 2014

Boasting spectacular performances from Duplass and Elisabeth Moss as a husband and wife on the brink of separation, this incredibly assured directorial debut of Charlie McDowell essentially turns the idea of a two-hander upside down and inside out. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

Aug 21, 2014

Though the indie falls short of its grandest ambitions, it is inventive in constructing its conceits. As to Moss and Duplass? It's hard not to love them — for better or worse. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Sep 4, 2014

Duplass and Moss are so good, and their reactions to the frankly nutty circumstances of the film are so plausible, that the preposterous premise of the story hits home both conceptually and emotionally. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Aug 27, 2014

The One I Love is an odd, unsettling and ultimately satisfying movie. Read full review

Peter Travers

Aug 21, 2014

If you survive that wrenching plot curve (some won't), you're in for an emotional workout. Knowing you've never seen anything like this, Moss and Duplass let it rip. You've been warned. Read full review

Tomris Laffly

Aug 20, 2014

The film delivers on its most crucial idea by being an inventive relationship dramedy with actors who handle the dual challenge thrown at them with distinguished poise. Read full review

Matthew Kassel

Aug 14, 2014

The One I Love, Charlie McDowell’s debut feature, can’t decide what kind of film it wants to be. Atonal and aimless, it zigzags clumsily from mood to mood, without any clear direction. Read full review

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j1train

Feb 15, 2015

Fascinating and frustrating. A movie this committed to the "wtf genre" would be better off with more closure, but it's well done by everyone involved. The first hour plays out better than the final 30 minutes, but it's still a good ride.

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BrianMcCritic

Dec 27, 2014

You won't soon forget about this film for better or worse. I really like the way that this is far from the conventional story even going to the absurd at times. B+

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beingryanjude

Dec 11, 2014

The One I Love will hit you like a brick in the face. You go into the film thinking it is one thing--by the end, you'll have experienced something entirely different. It's about relationships, and perhaps, about magic. It's up to you to decide.

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Spangle

May 1, 2016

The One I Love is an interesting film. Starring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss, the film is a trippy little thriller comedy that really messes with your mind. Making you wonder what is real, in a postmodern fashion, the film is a really compelling look at a broken relationship. A trulyThe One I Love is an interesting film. Starring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss, the film is a trippy little thriller comedy that really messes with your mind. Making you wonder what is real, in a postmodern fashion, the film is a really compelling look at a broken relationship. A truly authentic look at marriage and love, The One I Love is an interesting look psychological thriller that really messes with you mind due to that authentic foundation. This allows the film to really mess with you as it examines this fractured couple and adds in an interesting twist that really shows the problem with cheating in an already broken relationship. An incredibly odd little indie film, The One I Love is both entertaining, thoughtful, and a truly unique take on a well-traveled path.… Expand

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TVJerry

Sep 14, 2014

Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss play a couple who rent a house for a weekend getaway in an attempt to save their marriage. Before long, their relationship takes a confounding twist. This is an entertaining kinda romance, kinda comedy, kinda Twilight Zone. When almost the entire film rests onMark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss play a couple who rent a house for a weekend getaway in an attempt to save their marriage. Before long, their relationship takes a confounding twist. This is an entertaining kinda romance, kinda comedy, kinda Twilight Zone. When almost the entire film rests on the shoulders of the 2 stars, they'd better be compelling. Luckily, this duo is charming. They manage to keep us interested, even when the film gets a bit talky. Still, there are sufficient surprises to keep you guessing and an engaging creation to make it fun.… Expand

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Vagabundo

Aug 5, 2017

The basic concept is interesting, though a little derivative of many "switch" movies. In that way I had fun trying to figure it out. And the acting was good. My problem was that there was nothing interesting about these people. In the beginning and at the end we know nothing about whoThe basic concept is interesting, though a little derivative of many "switch" movies. In that way I had fun trying to figure it out. And the acting was good. My problem was that there was nothing interesting about these people. In the beginning and at the end we know nothing about who they are, what they do or what they want. That makes it difficult to care about what happens to them. I do know that they are a typical acculturated American couple in the worst way - almost completely dishonest with each other. When she does get around to asking him the $64,000 question, he sort of, kind of accepts the responsibility and the blame. But he never answers her question. Pathetic. Finally, if you are going to show a couple having sex, then show it. People don't make love with their clothes on, most particularly people who have been married for a long time. I understand actresses not wanting to do nudity. So just show them briefly under the covers and move on. Believe me, the audience will get the idea. Overall, an inventive twist, but no real honesty.… Expand

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Lyn

Dec 21, 2014

I suspect this film aims to say some clever things about marriage & relationships. However, it's hard to enjoy if you're not happily on board with tricks like time travel, unexplained "magic," a young character and an older character suddenly finding themselves occupying each other's bodies,I suspect this film aims to say some clever things about marriage & relationships. However, it's hard to enjoy if you're not happily on board with tricks like time travel, unexplained "magic," a young character and an older character suddenly finding themselves occupying each other's bodies, etc. In general, I dislike that stuff, so this movie was pretty annoying.… Expand

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